Started a project on a cedar chest. It had what I thought was some type of clear coat on it, but the more I work it I think it is sap. Any tricks for getting this off? It gums up while sanding.
Looks like a varnish hard to tell fro pic. Razor scraper held st 90 degree pull scraper slowly applying pressure to remove as much as you can. Pushing the blade can cut into the wood.
Then clean with accetone (flashes off fast) and rag maybe even a green pad. Then palm sander 150 grit. You may need 100 grit then 150 then 200.
I hate the gummy stuff change paper alot durring 1st sanding so you acually get a bite and not smear the gum around.
Good luck.